Amazon is reportedly developing a marketplace that would allow publishers to license content directly to artificial intelligence companies, as the industry seeks legally compliant sources of training data. The initiative, discussed with publishing executives ahead of an AWS conference, reflects growing demand for structured licensing models amid ongoing copyright disputes tied to AI training datasets.
The potential platform would mirror similar efforts such as Microsoft’s Publisher Content Marketplace, which aims to provide publishers with new revenue streams while supplying AI developers with access to premium licensed material. The broader AI sector has already pursued licensing agreements with media organizations, including partnerships involving OpenAI and publishers such as The Associated Press, Vox Media, News Corp, and The Atlantic, as companies work to address legal and regulatory challenges around AI training data.
